Woman's Shawl (Lliqlla)

Sabina Choque Kjuiro

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Object Label

The Jama-Coaque culture of Ecuador’s northern coast is known for complex moldmade and hand-modeled ceramic sculptures that depict people and animals. Felines are the most frequently represented animal, indicating their importance as symbols of power. On this modeled effigy vessel, the large jar on the jaguar’s back suggests that the object was ceremonial, perhaps used for ritual offerings. The style of the round, bulging eyes and nose indicates that the jaguar represents a supernatural being.

Caption

Sabina Choque Kjuiro Quechua, Peruvian, born 1961. Woman's Shawl (Lliqlla), 2002. Sheep wool, natural and synthetic(?) dyes, 40 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (102.9 x 113 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Frank Sherman Benson Fund, 2002.62.9. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2002.62.9_PS1.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Woman's Shawl (Lliqlla)

Date

2002

Geography

Place made: Chinchero, Peru

Medium

Sheep wool, natural and synthetic(?) dyes

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

40 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (102.9 x 113 cm)

Credit Line

Frank Sherman Benson Fund

Accession Number

2002.62.9

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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